Category Archives: Birds

The trouble with cats is that many of them can not ignore a pretty bird. Or even just a regular old backyard bird who gets too close. While this mockingbird did not fall victim, others have not been so lucky. So … Continue reading →

I’m way behind with posting my summer backyard pictures. There’s a lot going on here on the banks of Cottonmouth Creek. The cutest thing that’s gone on is a baby bird baby boom. It all started when I hung a … Continue reading →

There is something relaxing about watching a hawk “making lazy circles in the sky. In case you don’t recognize it, that’s a line from Oklahoma! our state song. Until we had a very boisterous thunderstorm roll through yesterday morning, the … Continue reading →

I have a Yaupon Holly tree by my front porch that is a favorite of local mockingbirds. The thick tangle of short stiff stems and branches makes perfect cover for nests. Prior to the Ice Storm of 2007 there were … Continue reading →

Recently on JanMadeIt: Jan Made It

In case you’re curious, here’s the backside of the two hearts I posted yesterday. They’re hand-stitched and really so easy a child could make one. In fact one of these would be a perfect gift for a teacher. I used plain muslin for the backsides. That somewhat uneven tan running stitch is how I attached […]